When an organism's weight rises above its set point,the organism is likely to experience a(n)
A) decrease in both hunger and basal metabolic rate.
B) increase in hunger and a decrease in basal metabolic rate.
C) decrease in hunger and an increase in basal metabolic rate.
D) increase in both hunger and basal metabolic rate.

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When an organism's weight rises above its set point, it is likely to experience a decrease in hunger and an increase in basal metabolic rate as the body attempts to return to its set point by reducing energy intake and increasing energy expenditure.

When an Organism's Weight Rises Above Its Set Point,the Organism